A memorial service will be held for Dorthi J. Stewart, retired educator, at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 21) at Centennial Christian Church, 4950 Fountain Ave., (314) 367-1818. The family will “celebrate” Mrs. Stewart’s homegoing immediately after the service on the lower level of the church.
Mrs. Stewart passed away on Sept. 13, 2006 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Stewart was a teacher in the St. Louis Public Schools for many years. For five years prior to her retirement, she served as Coordinator for Staff Development in State & Federal Programs.
Mrs. Stewart was born and raised in St. Louis. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Stowe Teachers College and her masters from Washington University with additional hours at Webster College.
Her husband, Charles A Stewart, preceded her in death. Among her survivors are two sons, Charles A. Stewart, Jr. and Deron J. Stewart; a special daughter, Velma A. Stewart; two grandchildren, C. Ryan Stewart and Erin A. Stewart; one great-grandson, Charles D. Weaver II (CJ); three sisters, Jonnie Butler (Don), Ruth Allen (Jerome) and Jessie Berry; one brother, Curtis Jones; one sister-in-law, Frances Jones; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Centennial Christian Church.
